Transcriptome profiling of genes associated with fruit firmness in the melon variety 'Baogua' (Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Jeffrey).

ABSTRACT: Fruit firmness is an important trait of melons due to its effect on fresh fruit consumption, storage, and transport. However, information on the expression of genes influencing the fruit firmness of 'Baogua' (BG) melon (Cucumis melo ssp. agrestis Jeffrey) remains rare. This study aimed to identify the key genes associated with the firmness of BG fruit sampled at 14 and 28 days after pollination (dap) via transcriptome sequencing. A total of 1113 up-regulated and 2224 down-regulated differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified. The main Gene Ontology terms assigned to the DEGs were phosphotransferase activity, alcohol group as acceptor, protein phosphorylation, and protein kinase activity. The enriched KEGG pathways involving the DEGs were starch and sucrose metabolis

SUBMITTER: Zhang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8943068 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature